For a fan of gothic romances, the opportunity to listen to a new recording of jane eyre is not to be passed up. Part 2 of jane eyre by charlotte bronte unabridged audiobook fab duration. The movie adaptation was good for people who already have read the book. Orphaned into the household of her aunt reed at gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at lowood charity school, jane eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, charlotte brontes jane eyre is edited with an introduction and notes by stevie davis in penguin classics. Once again, the narrator makes the difference, and i just cant recommend juliet stevenson enough.
See our list of juliet stevenson narrated audio books. Elton from the 1996 movie version of emma or as keira knightleys mother from bend it like beckham. Its story of a defiant, fiercely intelligent woman who refuses to accept her appointed place in society. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. While juliet stevenson does an excellent job, i find the older and less expensive version read by lucy scott to be as exceptional as the book itself. If you like, then read is a feature where we offer book suggestions based on titles you already like.
Unabridged mp3 cd audio books, jane eyre book, jane austen unabridged audio books. Rochester, but he hides a terrible secret that threatens their chances of happiness. An authoritative text, backgrounds, criticism, a norton critical edition by bronte, charlotte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. British actress juliet stevenson gives a simply splendid narration. Naxos audiobooks hedda gabler unabridged juliet stevenson. Rochesters terrible secret be about to destroy it forever unabridged audio book. I had already, as a teen, gotten myself involved in some unscrupulous behaviour. Charlotte submitted jane eyre, which caught the eye of george smith, and appeared at breakneck speed on 19 october 1847, in three volumes, edited by currer bell. Some of the books i choose to listen is because of her narration, and not the book itself although it obviously plays a role in the matter. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. A secret that unravels behind the porticoed doors of londons grandest postcode. When it was published in 1847, however, bronte was attacked by. Juliet stevenson has 149 books on goodreads with 224538 ratings.
Jane eyre by charlotte bronte overdrive rakuten overdrive. A troubled childhood strengthens jane eyres natural spirit and independencewhich prove necessary when she becomes governess and thornfield hall. This unabridged version is read by juliet stevenson. Audiobookjane eyrenarratorjuliet stevenson youtube. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte nook book ebook barnes. But when narrated by juliet stevenson, it is brought to life in the most satisfying way. Widely considered a classic, it gave a new truthfulness to the victorian novel with its realistic portrayal of the inner life of a woman, noting her struggles with her natural desires and social condition. Happiness seems to have found jane at last, but could mr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To read other if you like, then read posts, click here.
Once finished with her schooling, and with no family that really cares of her she strikes out on her own as a governess. Charlotte bronte 18161855 this timeless novel highlights the abuse and neglect that the orphaned jane eyre faced while growing up. This classic beloved tale of the orphan jane eyre will captivate you and keep you reading until the end. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, first edition abebooks. Julian fellowess belgravia is the story of a secret. Juliet stevenson has worked extensively for the rsc and the royal national theatre.
Juliet stevenson narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. I finally read jane eyre by charlotte bronte after wanting to read it from many years. She published shirley in 1849, villette in 1853 and in 1854 she married the rev. Charlotte bronte tells the story of orphaned jane eyre, who grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, enduring loneliness and cruelty.
Charlotte brontes jane eyre, first published in 1847 and with its famous sentence reader, i married him, is a novel that hardly needs an introduction and one that has enthralled readers from its original publication right up until the present day. It always surprises me how long jane eyre can be, but this edition makes you understand why good old jane has appealed to so many for so long. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Between 1848 and 1849 charlotte lost her remaining siblings. It is a story of a woman who struggles with a world in which she doesnt quite fit. The truths, values and life lessons are timeless, and this is why this book has remained to be one of the most widely read and enjoyed classics of all time. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. Jane eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. Jane eyre in all of its original splendor has been brought to readable classics. Jane eyre is relevant to society today just as much as it was when it was first published in 1847. I buddy read this book with shantala from shanaya tales my first official buddy read ever.
Dorothea brooke is an ardent idealist who represses her vivacity and intelligence for the cold, theological pedant casaubon. But the story begins on the eve of the battle of waterloo in 1815. I have loved listening to this book and getting to know the characters again through ms. Set in the 1840s, when the upper echelons of society began to rub shoulders with the emerging industrial nouveau riche, belgravia is peopled by a rich cast of characters. Charlotte brontes first published novel, jane eyre was immediately recognised as a work of genius when it appeared in 1847. This version, although abridged, omits nothing of importance. Orphaned in to the household of her aunt reed at gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at lowood charity school, jane eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. So read on to discover the books we recommend for those who love jane eyre, whether they are books similar to jane eyre, books based on jane eyre, or books inspired by the lives of the bronte family. As i was about to embark on my adult life, i was in need to hear the voice of a strong and noble woman. In 1847 jane eyre became her first published novel and met with immediate success. Jane eyre audio book charlotte bronte mp3 cd 19 hours. Other film credits include the trial, drowning by numbers and emma. This week we are showcasing books recommended for fans of charlotte brontes jane eyre.
It is a remarkable gift to have such a magnificent novel read by such capable readers. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, stevie davies waterstones. While juliet stevenson does an excellent job, i find the older and less expensive version read by lucy scott to. When she finds love with rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. I have tried a few times since, again circumstances in life intervening. Long overshadowed by jane eyre, villette is widely admired as one of charlotte brontes finest works.
Stevensons expressive and often soothing british voice couldnt. Brontes novel about a shy, quiet governess who becomes a tutor in a great house and falls in love with its lonely and mysterious master is one of the great classics of english literature. Charlotte bronte, juliet stevenson, audible studios. Apr 27, 2012 but reading jane austen and bronte together seems a little obvious. This story opens with jane eyre being shipped off to be cared for by her uncle mr. If you like jane eyre by charlotte bronte, read these books. I am so glad i read this with someone as there is a lot to discuss in this book. Jane eyre 6 of 868 i avail myself of the opportunity which a third edition of jane eyre affords me, of again addressing a word to the public, to explain that my claim to the title of novelist rests on this one work alone. Jane eyre is, for me, the greatest of all classic british literature. The original version has been adapted only to update the language to make it easier for the modern reader of today to understand.
Buy audio charlotte bronte books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. But way too many interesting scenes were cut so that the movie could focus more on the romance. She gives clear voice to the spirited, intelligent, fiercely independent jane and communicates the heroines full range of emotions. Jane eyre searches for love, someone to care for her, and someone to care for, and finds it in. This is the third version of jane eyre i have, the other two narrated by juliet stevenson and emma messenger, and i can say without a doubt in my mind that thandie newton makes this the best listen of them all. This story of a young teacher at a girls school in the city of villette is a particular challenge for the young reader, for it requires maturity of vision, a fine narrative sense and a command of french. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained i am, the more i will respect myself passionate, poetic and revolutionary, jane eyre is a novel of naked emotional power. Jane eyre, novel by charlotte bronte, first published in 1847. Charlotte bronte jane eyre 2 cassette audio book new abridged juliet stevenson. So it makes sense to go for their version of the book. Find books like jane eyre from the worlds largest community of readers. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. Jul 04, 2017 bronte has indeed created a oneofakind character with jane eyre. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
She received an olivier award for her role in death and the maiden at the royal court, and a number of other awards for her work in the film truly, madly, deeply. Juliet stevenson, a royal shakespeare company associate, reads with the drama the story demands and makes each character emerge with life and energy. If, therefore, the authorship of other works of fiction has been attributed to me, an. Juliet stevensons most popular book is pride and prejudice. Unique in its attention to the thoughts and feelings of a female protagonist, jane eyre was ahead of its time as a protofeminist text.
Its narrated by juliet stevenson, whom many of us know as mrs. She finds a kindred spirit in her employer, the mysterious and brooding mr. But how can love triumph against her sense of duty and casaubons mean spirit. An autobiography is a novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
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